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ICCT updates US airline fuel efficiency rankings; Alaska stays on top, American on bottom

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on an RPM (revenue passenger miles) per fuel basis, due in large part to a 1% increase in average passenger load factor to 84% in 2014and higher seating densities (and greater passenger discomfort) on domestic flights. On average, Alaska has operated the most efficient US domestic flights for five years running since 2010.

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Perspective: Ending Oils Monopolya Blueprint for Mobility Choice

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Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. Of course, other countries benefit from this fact, with about $900 million flowing out of the US to buy foreign oil every day, and about 40% of that going to OPEC. [ Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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September '06 - Tesla Roadster Unveiled, Electric Cars NOT DEAD YET!

Plugs and Cars

By mid August, the film had grossed over $1 million in its theatrical release, thanks in no small part to the great promotional efforts by members of the Electric Auto Association. Oil prices peaked once again at over $75 a barrel. Certainly, events in the world have conspired to drive attention to the film and the Tesla.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil.

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